CVE-2021-34464: Microsoft Defender Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Jul 13, 2021
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Updated

Microsoft Defender Remote Code Execution Vulnerability This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2021-34522.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Malware Protection Engine
Microsoft Malware Protection Engine<1.1.18242.0
1.1.18242.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.1.18242.0

Event History

Jul 13, 2021
CVE Published
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Description
Jul 16, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:19 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:19 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-34464?

CVE-2021-34464 is a Microsoft Defender Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-34464?

CVE-2021-34464 has a severity value of 7.8, indicating it is critical.

3

How does CVE-2021-34464 affect Microsoft Malware Protection Engine?

CVE-2021-34464 affects Microsoft Malware Protection Engine.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-34464?

To fix CVE-2021-34464, apply the security updates provided by Microsoft.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-34464?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-34464 on the Microsoft Security Guidance Advisory page: https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-34464

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